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PyData is an educational program of NumFOCUS, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in the United States. PyData provides a forum for the international community of users and developers of data analysis tools to share ideas and learn from each other. The global PyData network promotes discussion of best practices, new approaches, and emerging technologies for data management, processing, analytics, and visualization. PyData communities approach data science using many languages, including (but not limited to) Python, Julia, and R.
The PyData Code of Conduct governs this meetup. To discuss any issues or concerns relating to the code of conduct or the behavior of anyone at a PyData meetup, please contact NumFOCUS Executive Director Leah Silen (+1 512-222-5449; [leah@numfocus.org](mailto:leah@numfocus.org)) or the group organizer.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- UN Open Source Week 2025LinkedIn Corporation, New York, NY
Please register here.
Tuesday, 17 June: AI and the Future of Work: The ICT Sector in Transition, hosted by ODET and LinkedIn
Location: LinkedIn Corporation, Empire State Building, 350 5th Avenue, New York, New York, 10018
Building on our previous study and joint report between the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (ODET) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) on the impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce, we have expanded our study to develop a framework for assessing this impact. In this session, we will present the milestones achieved so far in shaping this approach, along with preliminary findings focused on the ICT sector and the implications of AI integration. The panel will feature high-level experts from human resources, the ICT industry, and senior government leadership, offering a multidisciplinary perspective on the evolving dynamics of work in the age of AI.
Speakers:- Mehdi Snene, Head of Programme, AI and Digital Transformation, ODET
- Sarah Steinberg, Head of Global Public Policy Partnerships, LinkedIn
- Craig Ramlal, Head of the Control Systems Group, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
- Emily Dickens, Chief of Staff, Head of Government Affairs & Corporate Secretary, SHRM
- Hebert Paguas, Former General Director of the Presidency of the Republic, Paraguay; Fellow, Future Government Institute
Moderator:
- Lucia Velasco, Senior Advisor, ODET
Not open - AI Alliance @ IBM One Madison (UN Open Source Week)IBM, New York, NY
Please RSVP on Luma here.
This year’s UN Open Source Week 2025, June 16-20) will once again bring together a global “who is who” of Open Source leaders (see the 2024 conference report).
As part of the official community programming on Friday, June 20, the Common Crawl Foundation, in partnership with IBM, BrightQuery, and the AI Alliance, will be hosting a half-day event at the IBM One Madison office in New York City.
This half-day gathering will spotlight open data, trustworthy AI, and the evolving role of open source in shaping ethical, transparent technologies. The event features talks, panels, and networking with global leaders at the forefront of open innovation, and will include unconference-style breakouts and lightning talks from AI Alliance members, with a focus on Open Trusted Data and how to make data for AI work in safe and responsible ways.
Agenda:
12.30pm – Doors open
1.00pm – Welcome & brief introduction to the AI Alliance
1.20pm – PresentationsIntro to Common Crawl Foundation, web languages and annotation, policy work
Intro to Open Trusted Data Initiative (OTDI)
Intro to BrightQuery
2.00pm – Panel discussionEthics of large-scale data collection
Preserving authenticity in user preference signals
Governance and transparency in AI training data usage
Collaborative standards across the AI ecosystem
Building trust in public data pipelines
2.45pm – Coffee break
3.00pm – Lightning talks & unconference
4.15pm – Report back
4.25pm – Closing remarks
4.30pm – Reception
5.30pm – The end!More details, speakers, panelists, etc., to be announced soon!
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